Richland County, South Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Richland County, South Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Richland County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Richland County, SC scores 8.7/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 22,312 residents aged 75+, growing 17.4%, against 46 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.7/10
Strong
Population 75+
22,312
17.4% growth
Licensed homes
46
current supply
Demand rating
6.1/10
Moderate
Why Richland County ranks here
Richland County scores 8.7/10 (Strong) because its 22,312 seniors 75+ are growing 17.4% against just 46 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.1 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $55,737 and median home value of $242,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Richland County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
22,312
75+ growth (10-yr)
17.4%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
46
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Richland County?
Richland County has 46 licensed assisted living homes, serving 22,312 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Richland County a good market for assisted living?
Richland County scores 8.7 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 17.4%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Richland County?
The 75+ population in Richland County is projected to change 17.4% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Richland County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the South Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.